Imagine gliding through your neighborhood at 50 kilometers per hour, windows down, enjoying the breeze. Now picture a cyclist attempting to traverse that same road, heart racing as cars zoom by just a hair’s breadth away. A fresh study from RMIT University indicates that we can remedy this discrepancy without transforming your commute into a […]

**The Gut Speaks: How a Common Fungus Affects Alcohol Consumption in Mice** Researchers at Tufts University have revealed an intriguing interaction between gut fungi and brain chemistry that influences alcohol intake. Their study, published in mBio on October 16, shows that Candida albicans, a widespread gut fungus, reduces alcohol consumption by altering brain signaling in […]

On MRI displays only slightly larger than a book, slender white arcs shimmer like frost on a window. These arcs represent myelin, and a recent study from Barcelona suggests that prenatal air pollution is associated with delayed myelination in newborn brains during the first month of life. Investigators at Hospital del Mar, ISGlobal, and their […]

The human genome continues to unveil mysteries regarding why some individuals embrace cannabis while others shy away. A significant genetic investigation led by the University of California San Diego in collaboration with 23andMe has linked cannabis usage to specific genes associated not only with brain function but also with psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health aspects. […]

**Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Revealing Inflammation and Disruption of Repair Mechanisms in the Brain** In the context of progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), a hidden yet persistent inflammatory process unfolds, especially where the brain’s self-repair capabilities are predominantly hampered. A pioneering study carried out by scientists in Cambridge and the National Institute on Aging has uncovered a […]

**A Minor Deficiency in Potassium Is Altering Earth’s Genesis Narrative** In a significant study released in *Nature Geosciences*, a team from MIT has identified a slight shortfall of potassium-40 (40K) in certain of Earth’s ancient and profound rocks. This discovery implies the existence of preserved remnants from the 4.5-billion-year-old proto Earth, challenging long-standing beliefs surrounding […]

In research facilities at Auburn University, scientists have developed a novel category of materials that could revolutionize both computer calculations and chemical manufacturing processes. The study, detailed in *ACS Materials Letters*, outlines a controllable electride form that allows electrons to traverse a solid surface with ease. These liberated electrons may serve as the basis for […]

Strange trenches meander across Mars like hastily left signatures. A recent study headed by Utrecht University reveals that chunks of CO2 ice can create these gullies by propelling sand aside with vaporized gas, rather than liquid water. In laboratory experiments conducted under Martian air pressure, researchers replicated both straight and winding channels with pit-like endings […]

Iron supplements frequently remedy blood issues but can cause gut discomfort. A newly developed lab formulation strives to achieve both outcomes effectively, having recently completed preliminary trials in mice as reported in a peer-reviewed journal by the American Chemical Society. Researchers from India have designed a synbiotic iron delivery mechanism that combines an iron complex […]

**How Riboflavin and Glucose Might Energize Future Batteries** An innovative strategy for home battery technology is taking cues from common breakfast ingredients, particularly vitamin B2 and glucose, to forge a more effective and eco-friendly energy storage option. Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have created a vitamin-mediated glucose flow cell, presented in ACS Energy Letters, […]